​Eat breakfast and be comfortable.

• Have a light breakfast to avoid hunger pangs while you're testing

• Wear comfortable clothing to the exam and bring a sweater, just in case

 

Don't forget your ID!

• Double check you have your government-issued ID (e.g., driver license) before you leave for the exam

 

The early bird passes the exam.

• Arrive early so you aren't hurried

• Get situated and do your last minute studying

 

Carefully read what is written.

• Read the exam questions and answers slowly and carefully

• Read what is written; don't assume you know what the question is asking before you finish reading it

• It may be asking you for an exception, rather than the rule

 

Answer what is written - do not assume any facts outside of the question.

• Answer the questions exactly as they are written

• Every question is its own self-contained universe and everything you need to answer it is in the question itself

• If you find yourself arguing with the question, you're over-thinking

 

Skip the hard questions, then go back to them.

• All questions are given the exact same weight and importance so don't get hung up on one question

• If you don't know the answer move on and return to it before you submit the exam

 

Partially incorrect = incorrect.

• Keep an eye out for absolute wording such as "always", "never", "every", "only" and "must"

• If any part of the answer is incorrect, the entire answer is incorrect

• There are no shades of gray on the exam

 

Are two answers correct?

• Some answer selections provided are, "All of the above", "None of the above", or "Both a. and b."

• If multiple answers seem correct, check all of your answer selection options to determine whether an "All of the above" or "Both a. and b." response is available

• Remember, you're looking for the best answer

 

The greater the consumer protection, the better.

• For questions concerning state or federal regulatory controls, the answer that provides the greatest protection to consumers is likely correct

 

If all else fails, take an educated guess.

• If you don't know what the correct answer selection is, make an educated guess

• Eliminate as many wrong answers you can

• Generally, if three selections are similar and one is different the dissimilar selection is correct

• If one answer selection is longer than the others, it is likely correct

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Make a note of it.

• You are provided a small white board, marker and eraser when taking the exam

• This comes in handy for making notes, such as specific questions you'd like to return to and review

• Also, helpful mnemonic devices or acronyms you used during your study

 

Look for clues.

• If you are stuck on a question, review the exam for other questions covering a similar subject matter to see whether these questions provide any clues regarding the answer of the question causing you trouble

 

Keep an eye on the clock.

• Keep an eye on the timer on your screen to properly allocate your remaining time

• Budget your time on each question

 

Use every second to your advantage.

• Use the full time allotted to take the exam

• After you complete it, don't immediately submit it, go back and review the exam as many times as the time allows

• However, do not change your answers without a good reason

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